Skilled Trades
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MTA NJ awards over $19k to marine tech students
Cape Tech's new Marine Maintenance program just received $5,000 worth of specialized tools and equipment, directly donated by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ).
Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M to Train 250K Workers by 2035
By 2035, the Lowe's Foundation plans to train 250,000 skilled trades workers with a $250 million investment, a scale of corporate workforce development rarely seen, according to Entrepreneur .
Skilled trades safety: Tech deployed, yet workers remain at risk
Despite advanced tech deployment, heat-related deaths in skilled trades rose 117% since 1999, revealing a critical disconnect in worker safety outcomes.
Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training
By 2035, Lowe's aims to have trained a quarter-million skilled trades workers, a workforce larger than Boise, Idaho's entire population.
What are Skilled Trades Fall Protection Regulations?
While a construction worker needs fall protection at six feet, a shipyard employee requires it at five feet, and a longshoreman at eight feet, revealing a surprising patchwork of safety rules.
Hagerstown Community College Launches 2026 Auto Tech Program Amidst Rising Costs
Even as Hagerstown Community College prepares to launch a new automotive technician program in 2026, the cost for institutions to get such programs initially accredited is set to jump by nearly 20% in
Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M for Skilled Trades Technology Education
In Columbus, Georgia, a new TV docuseries sponsored by the Lowe's Foundation spotlights local craftsmen.
Blue Ridge Community College offers free construction training to address labor shortages.
Local construction companies in the Blue Ridge region report a 20% increase in project delays due to a critical labor shortage, according to a Local Builders Association Survey.
Lancaster Students Build Affordable Homes to Address Housing Shortage
Students at Thaddeus Stevens College are constructing affordable homes in Lancaster, tackling the local housing shortage and gaining valuable hands-on experience in skilled trades. This project offers a practical solution to a significant community need.
Lowe's Pledges $250 Million to Combat Skilled Trades Shortage
The Lowe's Foundation is pledging $250 million over the next decade to train plumbers, carpenters, and electricians, a direct response to the critical skilled trades shortage facing the U.S. construction and home improvement industries.
Beyond the Press Release: Why Large Private Sector Investments Are Crucial for Trades
Lowe's recent $250 million investment to train 250,000 tradespeople is a critical model for how large private sector capital can sustainably address the nation's escalating skilled trades gap, vital for economic growth and infrastructure development.
Agentic AI Adoption Trends Signal a New Era for Industrial Trades
Recent market reports reveal staggering growth in agentic AI adoption for industrial applications. This trend is set to fundamentally reshape the skilled trades by 2035.
Lowe's Invests $250 Million in Skilled Trades, Citing AI's Limits
The Lowe's Foundation is committing $250 million to develop the next generation of skilled trades professionals, a move its CEO says is critical in an era where AI's physical limitations are becoming clear.
Lowe's Boosts Skilled Trades Investment, CEO Touts Human Expertise Over AI
Amid a growing labor shortage, Lowe's is quintupling its investment in skilled trades training. CEO Marvin Ellison asserts that human ingenuity and physical skill will remain irreplaceable, even as AI advances.
Lowe's $250M Is a Start, But Government Incentives and Education Reform Must Fix the Skilled Trades Shortage
While corporate investment like the Lowe's Foundation's $250 million is a welcome step, it cannot single-handedly solve the skilled trades shortage; a comprehensive solution requires robust government incentives and fundamental educational reforms.
Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training
In a major move to combat the national labor crisis, the Lowe's Foundation has committed $250 million over the next decade to fund skilled trades training for 250,000 new professionals.
Youth Skilled Trades Programs Get Boost from New Grants, Summer Initiatives
New grants from The Home Depot Foundation are supporting youth skilled trades programs, while a Michigan-based summer initiative offers free training. These efforts aim to address the persistent skills gap and introduce young people to in-demand careers.
A Workplace Ergonomics Guide for Skilled Trades: Injury Prevention and Productivity
For skilled trades, understanding and applying ergonomic principles is crucial for injury prevention, productivity, and career longevity. This guide explores how to design workspaces, tools, and tasks to minimize physical stress and reduce musculoskeletal disorders.
Northwest Indiana Highlights Trending Skilled Trades Careers Amid Demand
Northwest Indiana faces an 'all-time high' demand for skilled trades workers, particularly in the booming construction market. This report details how vocational education and workforce development initiatives are addressing the labor shortage.
Modernizing Vocational Training Isn't a Choice; It's an Economic Imperative
The persistent skilled trades gap is a current crisis. Modernizing vocational training and expanding apprenticeships are essential to rebuild the talent pipeline and secure our economic future.
Local Service Companies Announce Expansions Across US Regions
Several local service companies are announcing expansions across multiple U.S. regions, signaling targeted growth in home and commercial maintenance sectors. These moves highlight specific areas of consumer demand within skilled trades.
High Schools Launch New Skilled Trades Education Initiatives
High schools are launching new skilled trades education initiatives across North America, creating direct pathways to careers for students. These programs address a persistent demand for skilled labor, offering hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications.
Skilled Trades Career Fair Comes to Timmins Amid Global Youth Push
The Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair in Timmins is the latest example of a growing global movement to attract young people into vital trades careers through hands-on events, targeted apprenticeships, and educational reforms.
Stop Admiring the Skills Gap: Why Investing in Vocational Training Is Our Only Way Out
The US faces a critical skilled trades shortage, threatening our economy. Aggressive investment in vocational training programs is no longer an option but an economic imperative to address this crisis.
The Trades Are Calling: We Must Innovate Vocational Training and Apprenticeships Now
The future of our national infrastructure hinges on a robust pipeline of skilled trades professionals. To secure it, we must commit to innovating vocational training and apprenticeships now.
US Home Service Trades Report Growing Administrative Overload
US home service trades are experiencing a significant administrative overload, impacting the efficiency and profitability of small businesses. This burden, often a hidden cost, pulls skilled professionals away from their primary, revenue-generating work.
High Schools Are Failing Students By Ignoring Vocational Training and Apprenticeships
High schools are failing students by pushing only four-year degrees, ignoring the critical need for vocational training and apprenticeships. This oversight exacerbates the skilled trades gap and leaves students unprepared for lucrative careers.
New Investment Targets Skilled Trades Education as Builders Report Skills Crisis
PPG and the PPG Foundation have committed $10 million to advance skilled trades education, addressing a growing skills crisis in the construction sector. This funding aims to build a future pipeline of talent for critical roles.
The Rise of the Trades '40 Under 40': Recognizing a New Generation of Talent
The skilled trades are seeing a major shift in how they celebrate their own, with new '40 Under 40' programs designed to recognize and empower the next generation of industry leaders.
The Skilled Trades Crisis Has One Obvious Fix We Keep Ignoring
The persistent skilled trades labor shortage demands a renewed focus on vocational training and apprenticeships, the most direct and effective solution we have systematically devalued for decades.